Target Audience(s): Children's Librarians in public libraries
One-sentence theme: When children's librarians actively connect patrons to their collection, children and their families are linked to the library resources they need.
Based on the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) Competencies:
IV. Knowledge of Materials 2. Provides a wide and diverse variety of electronic resources, audiovisual materials, print materials, and other resource materials to best serve the needs of children and their caregivers. V. User and Reference Services
2. Conducts reference/readers' advisory interviews to assist children and their parents/caregivers with the identification and selection of materials and services, according to their interests and abilities.
8. Encourages use of materials and services through bibliographies, booktalks, displays, electronic documents, and other special tools.
Works Cited
Association for Library Service to Children Education Committee. Competencies for Librarians Serving Children in Public Libraries. American Library Association, accessed February 5, 2014, http://www.ala.org/alsc/edcareeers/alsccorecomps.
A.2.3 Digital Advocacy Story
Meme: Be the strongest LINK at your library!
Target Audience(s): Children's Librarians in public libraries
One-sentence theme: When children's librarians actively connect patrons to their collection, children and their families are linked to the library resources they need.Based on the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) Competencies:
IV. Knowledge of Materials
2. Provides a wide and diverse variety of electronic resources, audiovisual materials, print materials, and other resource materials to best serve the needs of children and their caregivers.
V. User and Reference Services
2. Conducts reference/readers' advisory interviews to assist children and their parents/caregivers with the identification and selection of materials and services, according to their interests and abilities.
8. Encourages use of materials and services through bibliographies, booktalks, displays, electronic documents, and other special tools.
Works Cited
Association for Library Service to Children Education Committee. Competencies for Librarians Serving Children in Public Libraries. American Library Association, accessed February 5, 2014, http://www.ala.org/alsc/edcareeers/alsccorecomps.
Storyboard and Script
Draft:
"Be the Strongest Link @ your library (Draft)," an Animoto video: http://animoto.com/play/ChsgclPeGtzOCDPOsec32g
Begin seeking feedback on February 25, 2014:
Feedback received as of March 1, 2014:
Revised script - revised 2/28/14
Final presentation:
"Be the Strongest Link @ your library (Final)," an Animoto video: http://animoto.com/play/Nue2uwkW1Kl4tiSwCUQwrw
Reflection script
Reflection